Thomas Chippendale: The Director – Designs & Legacy, The Met
Celebrating 300th anniversary of the birth of English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale an exhibition at The Met Fifth Avenue will showcase his designs and legacy
Social History
Peter Rabbit: A Rascally Bunny Re-Invented for the Next Gen
That brash rascally bunny Peter Rabbit (James Corden) has been brought into the 21st century with a loud bang and lots of attitude in a totally irreverent movie
Harmony Day: Are We a Divided Country, Join the Conversation
March 21 Harmony Day in Australia is about celebrating multiculturalism and coincides with the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Colony: Australia 1770–1861 and Colony: Frontier Wars at NGV
Presented concurrently, Colony: Australia 1770–1861 and Colony: Frontier Wars are two exhibitions now open until July 15 at NGV Australia, Fed Square, Melbourne
Public Parks; Private Gardens: Paris to Provence at The Met
What a wonderful way to celebrate Spring and Summer in New York, telling the story about the role parks and gardens have played in the evolution of modern life
Mary Magdalene: Steadfast Love and Forgiveness is Eternal
Faith lights up the whole world is the simple message of Mary of Magdela, in a movie about this sainted lady in history, directed caringly by Garth Davis (Lion)
Heavenly Bodies – Costume Institute Fashion & Catholic Faith
Anna Wintour and friends announced the Costume Institute’s Spring 2018 show; Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, showcasing fashion and faith
Visitors to Versailles 1682-1789, Journeys France – New York
The exhibition, Visitors to Versailles 1682–1789, moves to The Met Fifth Avenue New York, a journey creator Louis XIV wouldn’t have contemplated in his lifetime
Dr William Harvey and the Heart: Royal College of Physicians
Dr William Harvey was a reluctant revolutionary whose discoveries led ultimately to the death of the ancient ‘cure’ of blood-letting and rise of modern medicine
The Crown, Season 2: 1-3 – The Perils of Men’s Misadventures
Netflix The Crown in Season 2: Episodes 1-3 presents brilliant British actors Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, with Matt Smith as Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
Captain James Cook – Michael Parekowhai: The English Channel
The English Channel a highly polished stainless-steel sculptural portrait of Captain James Cook at the AGNSW invites us to reflect on the discovery of Australia
Merry Xmas, Happy Times Ahead – Festive Summertime Australia
It’s Summertime in Australia in the festive season so if you are visiting from interstate or overseas slap on your 30+ sunscreen and a hat and get out and about
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Dazzling Visuals & Engaging Story
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has begun its much-anticipated season offering dazzling visuals and engaging story with committed actors. This is a spoiler free review
Big, Bold & Beautiful – The Inaugural NGV Triennial
The inaugural NGV Triennial says Belinda McDowall showcases 100+ emerging & established artists & designers crossing cultures, scales, geographies & perspective
Colours of Impressionism – Musée d’Orsay Masterpieces in SA
Impressionist Masterpieces from the renowned collection of the Musée d’Orsay Paris will be on show at the Art Gallery of South Australia March 29 – July 29 2018
Janet Seidel: The Art of Lounge 20th Anniversary CD for Xmas
The Art of Lounge a 20th Anniversary CD features songs showcasing the easy graceful much loved style of Australia’s first lady of jazz Janet Seidel (1955- 2017)